Susanne 1907

"Susanne" is a 1907 etching by Danish artist Oluf Hartmann (1879-1910) that is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. The print depicts a dramatic scene of a woman being carried away by a man, with another man's face peering out from behind her. The expressive lines and the exaggerated poses of the figures give the print a sense of movement and drama, characteristic of Hartmann's style. The etching is a small work, measuring 110mm high and 121mm wide, but it packs a powerful emotional punch. The subject matter of the work, potentially referencing the biblical story of Susanna and the Elders, suggests a theme of betrayal and vulnerability.